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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bloomington
City materials emphasize confirming permit need with Building and Inspections before relying on an exemption.
- Exempt City materials emphasize confirming permit need with Building and Inspections before relying on an exemption.
Required documents
- When a permit is required: Before a building is constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished; city briefing says building and trade permits are obtained online.
- Required documents: Application, plans, site information, and other project-specific documents uploaded through the portal.
- Owner-builder rules if available: Permits may be issued to either a licensed contractor or the homeowner; city strongly advises using the licensed contractor on the permit when one is hired.
- Contractor license requirements: Residential building contractors, remodelers, and roofers must hold required Minnesota licenses; some trade contractors also need city licensing.
- Building code adopted: Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the State of Minnesota and enforced by the city.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the State of Minnesota and enforced by the city.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Register in the permit portal and verify the account.
- 02 Submit the application and upload plans, site plan, and supporting documents online.
- 03 Staff reviews for completeness, then performs plan review as needed and requests corrections if needed.
- 04 Pay fees online or by check after approval; permit is issued electronically and inspections are scheduled through the city.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bloomington building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential roofing $100 flat fee; residential siding $150 flat fee; broader minimums vary by permit type.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bloomington permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Bloomington, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Bloomington, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential roofing $100 flat fee; residential siding $150 flat fee; broader minimums vary by permit type..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Bloomington, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bloomington, MN, follow these steps: 1. Register in the permit portal and verify the account. 2. Submit the application and upload plans, site plan, and supporting documents online. 3. Staff reviews for completeness, then performs plan review as needed and requests corrections if needed. 4. Pay fees online or by check after approval; permit is issued electronically and inspections are scheduled through the city.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Bloomington, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Bloomington, MN. The following work is generally exempt: City materials emphasize confirming permit need with Building and Inspections before relying on an exemption.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Building and Inspections, Community Development ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/hennepin/bloomington
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Inspections, Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.